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Happy Birthday, Bettie.

I know I don’t write much here for you, but please don’t take that as neglect. I don’t get to post here much because you are one of the funniest, most energetic one-year olds I have ever seen, and you keep your mom, your sister and I extremely busy.

And we love you with all our hearts.

The fire in Boulder seems pretty serious, having destroyed a number of structures and rapidly outpaced local efforts to control it. My thoughts are with anyone who lives in the affected area.

This was sent to me at work as a replacement part from a vendor. Still sealed in the bag...

You are adored, Angie. Bettie adores you, Alphie adores you, and I adore you.

(Buddy adores you too, but the way he shows it is to come and lie on the floor next to you when he doesn’t feel well. This is why some days you feel like he is chasing you around just to fart next to you.)

There is a saying that tells us you can learn a lot about a person from the enemies they have. When applied to you, I think it shows that you are the kind of person who has never left anyone a reason to hate you. You are fair, and honest, you are kind and compassionate.

You are extremely special to those who know you.

And to me, you are one of the reasons I get up every morning.

I love you.